Begin Again Rescue Co. (BARC) is an all-volunteer, non-profit, animal welfare organization dedicated to the rescue and placement of homeless, neglected and abused dogs. BARC is completely funded through fundraising efforts and public donations. Our adoption radius is within 150 miles of Valparaiso, IN. All of our pets are cared for in foster homes and receive necessary medical care, which includes deworming, a 4DX heartworm test, vaccinations, spaying/neutering and microchipping prior to their adoption. They are also current on monthly heartworm and flea prevention. Our adoption donation varies between $300 - $500. Puppies require a $100 deposit that is refunded upon dog being altered per our spay/neuter contract.
Current pets in the household must be up to date on vaccinations, on heartworm and flea prevention and be spayed or neutered. We will contact your veternarian and landlord, if applicable. Please provide us with three personal references for you and your family that are not related to you. Please let your vet and references know that we will be contacting them and that they are authorized to communicate with us regarding your application. The last step in the adoption process is the home visit. Once all these steps are completed you will hear back from us within 1-3 days whether your application is approved to adopt or not.
Must be at least 21 years old to apply.
Our meet and greets and adoptions are held at Petsmart in Valparaiso, IN. You will be asked to bring your dogs if they have not met the dog you are wanting to adopt yet. The meet and greet and adoption is held back to back on the same day. At the time of adoption you will receive a folder with their vet records, a collar and leash, and some of the food they are eating. Petsmart will provide you with a coupon book. We will ask that you make an ID tag at the time of adoption and place it on the dog's collar.
If you are applying to foster a dog, please check the appropriate box and indicate that in the dog name field.